Tag Archive for: Asian Cuisine

Pakistan, India – Kulfi ( Traditional Ice Cream )

Kulfi is a word derived from Persian language that means ” COVERED CUP”. It is called so because it is when cooked and set in the specific molds / kulfi cup they have to sealed from the top so that the proper shape is maintained when frozen.

The United Arab Emirates – Challah

Challah is a bread that is from the Eastern side of the European Origin. The term ”CHALLAH” is meant to be the kind of Bread and Cake. This bread is also known as ”SHABBAT BREAD”. Because on the Jewish festival Shabbat this bread is made and then serve to the Jewish members after prayer. The most traditional way to cook challah is from the plain wheat flour, eggs, salt, yeast, vegetable oil, sugar, and water to knead. There is much bread made up of similar ingredients but having some varieties and differences in shapes.

Singapore – Tau Huay

Tau Huay or Douhua is the sweet dish of Singapore which is actually like a pudding. It is a combination of different flavors. Pudding is like a cake but not in the hard form. The texture of the pudding is very smooth, silky, and satisfying.

United Arab Emirates – Kibbeh

This is like a unique concept of Croquettes of Middle East Cuisine. It is considered as national dish of SYRIA and LEBANON. This dish has four main components, that add up together and form a nice dish. This word is derived from Classic Arabic Word KUBBAH, which means ball or dome.

Pakistan – Traditional Moti Pulao (Mutton Meatballs With Spicy Rice) With Raita

Moti pulao is actually soft and moisture spicy rice with small meatballs in it.This is the most flavorful and delicious lucnch or dinner.The hot spicy rice with mutton meatballs in it is the most famous in Pakistan especially in Karachi.

Nepal – Juju Dhau

Juju dhau is actually sweetened yogurt which is totally different in taste. This is called a “KING OF YOGURT” which is sweet in taste and so easy to make at home. The specialty of JUJu Dhau is you have to make it in a CLAY POT.

Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan – Gur Walay Chawal

Gur Walay Chawal is traditional Punjabi Pakistani dessert. Gur that is in English language called Jaggery and Chawal called rice.

Nepal – Samay Baji

Samay baji is like a platter which consists of many dishes in a single plate but in small quantity. It is a traditional dish of Nepal and present in every house. Samy baji of Nepal is actually a sign of “GOOD LUCK” “HEALTH”. Every festival and event is incomplete without Samay Baji. This is a NEWARI FOOD.

China – Kung pao Chicken

Kung pao Chicken is the spiciest combination of fried chicken which is crunchy from outside and soft from inside. Mouthwatering pieces of crunchy chicken is so delicious so you can not regret to eat this whenever you eat, but you have to eat this with slimy sauce which is most famous in china.

Nepal – Litti Chokha

Littis Chokha is a dough ball that is filled with sattu and gram flour. We can also call it a STREET FOOD of Nepal. Pickle play a very important role in this dish because many people want to eat this dish along with pickles, most people use pickles as a filling in Littis.